Controller in Research Management (80 -100 %)

About the job

• Independently manage research projects administratively from financial implementation to project completion
• Create and be responsible for financial reports and reporting for funding organisations, departmental controlling as well as internal stakeholders
• Competently advise researchers, project leaders and institute management on financial, administrative and funding law issues
• Continuously develop and optimise processes, templates and tools in research controlling and research administration
• Provide professional support to new employees in research administration; collaborate as a contact person with funding organisations

• EFZ commercial clerk, further training with a focus on finance, controlling or project controlling desired
• Several years of professional experience in project or financial controlling, ideally in a university, research or publicly funded environment
• Sound knowledge of SAP as well as very good MS Office skills, especially Excel, knowledge of the funding landscape (SNSF, Innosuisse, EU) is an advantage
• Analytical, structured and independent working style as well as enjoyment in independently handling complex issues
• Communicative, service-oriented personality with very good German skills as well as good knowledge of French and English.

• Curiosity is required, and not just a little. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
• Exciting, responsible tasks even with part-time and re-entry.
• A "colourful bunch" of cheerful people with very different biographies, views and experiences awaits you.
• Diverse opportunities for further development.

Petra Kielmann
HR Specialist
T +41 31 848 65 79

At the Department of Engineering and Information Technology we do not just keep up with the times – we are often a little ahead! We are fascinated by how technology can benefit people in everyday life. We gain our knowledge through research and joint projects with industry and business. We continuously pass on these latest insights to the students.